It will never end unless we as a community demand we get the same protection in schools and under the law. And as long as people, particularly gay people, shrug, say it's sad, heartbreaking, and resign themselves to the what can I do attitude (which means I can't do anything), it will never happen. Why aren't there more outraged people over this kid's death and other?

Our community has become too complacent. Most of us bit@h about rights and protection, but when it comes to fighting for them far too many of us don't step up to the plate. We assume others will fight our battles for us. More of us need to be vocal and get our friends and families to be more vocal. We need to take a lesson from our elder gay generations on how to pick a cause and fight for it.

I guess I understand that for elementary and 5th & 6th grades, but getting into junior high and high school, isn't it the role of a mentor to challenge students? Maybe I'm naive and I'm sure there are larger issues; such as creating a left or right leaning learning environment, but I don't see the harm in taking on an issue like bullying and name calling as a basic human rights issue for the children to learn and grow from.

School's don't take action, even if they say they don't accept it. I worked with teachers who both do nothing. And I've had ones who call out kids for anytime they hear the word "gay" or "fag" in their classroom, and threaten detentions or at least push ups in front of the class haha.

it seems to be happening alot lately for sure. Sorry if this was posted before, I didnt see it...I just know its happening alot, hopefully this boy and the others will bring this problem to the surface more than ever. But its happened before.....lets not forget.....